Saturday, March 27, 2010

In Berkley, California, rests this wonderful shop called The Bone Room which sells all sorts of natural history-related goodies and absolute amazements (I made that word up, but I have no other literate word to describe my excitement). However, right here in Southern California, you can find Necromance, which is similar on Melrose Ave. in Hollywood. God, I'd love to open a shop of the such. Though, I don't think it'd be a very lucrative career choice here in the Inland Empire.

I absolutely cannot wait to read this book. Melissa Milgrom approaches the controversial subject of taxidermy, studying and interviewing taxidermists for over five years. She shows that modern taxidermy intertwines art, naturalism, science, hunting, and recycling for a refreshing take on this Victorian-rooted hobby.

Check out Melissa Dixson, a NYC-based taxidermist who sells her work on etsy.com. Here's a link to her wonderful blog, shop and more: http://www.melissadixson.com/works.html